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5 ft. (Zone 5) Fragrant, rich pink flowers appear in late May-June and are long lasting. Glossy green foliage turns orange-red in autumn. Hardy.

4-6 ft. (Zone 2) Shrub form of Amelanchier. White flowers in early spring followed by purplish-black edible berries in early summer. Green foliage turns yellow to red in autumn, very hardy. Perfect for bed and border plantings.

6-12 in. (Zone 3) Low growing shrub for ground cover spreads 2-4 ft. with dark green fine foliage that turns bronze in winter. Pinkish-white flowers appear in spring. Scarlet-red fruit in August and September. Salt tolerant and grows best in infertile soil.

9 ft. (Zone 4) A vigorous upright growing shrub with glossy green leaves. An abundance of small white flowers are produced in the spring. Exceptional fall color display with foliage turning red to red-orange with long lasting shiny red berries.

4-6 ft. (Zone 5) Upright to rounded growing deciduous shrubs. Leaves are dark green in summer turning yellow to orange to red in fall. Prefers moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Great for massing, foundations, and woodland gardens. Flowers are available in many different colors.

Azalea x ‘Golden Lights’ (U. of Minnesota) - Hardy deciduous azalea with large showy golden-yellow blooms during May.

Azalea Knap Hill ‘Gibraltar’ - Flowers are large orange-red. Often listed as exbury.

Azalea ‘Mandarin Lights’ - Flowers are ruffled bright red-orange with a light fragrance. Northern Lights variety.

Azalea x ‘Northern Hi-Lights’ (U. of Minnesota) - White flowers with yellow blotch and red foliage in late summer. 

Azalea x ‘Rosy Lights’ (U. of Minnesota) - Dark pink flowers with rose-red shades. Very fragrant.

Azalea x ‘Western Lights’ - Clear pink flowers and blue green foliage are more lush and vigorous on this new azalea.

Azalea x ‘White Lights’ (U. of Minnesota) - Large white fragrant flowers on a vigorous grower.

4-7 ft. (Zone 5) This is our native azalea. This extremely hardy, strong upright growing plant has bright white flowers about 1" in diameter that appear later than most varieties and is very fragrant.

6 ft. (Zone 5) A cross between B. julianae and B. thunbergii. Dark green, well defined leaves, semi-evergreen foliage. Heavily thorned. Will stand extreme heat, cold, sun, shade, or drought. Dark red berries hold well into the winter. Excellent barrier plant.

4-6 ft. (Zone 4) Crimson-red foliage with dense, thorny growth habit. Small red berries appear in late summer and persist throughout the winter. Will tolerate dry soil conditions. Best color in full sun. Excellent hedge.

2 ft. (Zone 4) Compact, dwarf plant with red foliage. Use in rock gardens, as a miniature hedge or as a small accent plant. Full sun.

3 ft. (Zone 4) Compact growth habit. Newer foliage is variegated pink and red while the older leaves are deep maroon-red. Colorful addition to any garden or planting. To achieve best color, plant in full sun.

3 ft. (Zone 4) A dense relatively slow growing plant with an upright-oval or rounded growth habit and golden yellow foliage that is quite heat resistant. Very soil tolerant. Plant in full sun for best color. Takes shearing very well.

18 in. (Zone 4) Forms a dense mound of bright gold foliage. A new variety of pygmy barberry. Very low maintenance. Very similar to Golden Nugget Barberry. Plant in full sun for best color.

3-4 ft. (Zone 4) A new slow growing variety of Barberry having yellow foliage with a beautiful orange cast most of the season. Turns bright orange for fall. Plant in full sun. Very similar to Golden Barberry but with a more compact habit. Picture in fall.

2 ft. (Zone 4) More compact version of Crimson Pygmy with same red foliage. Use in rock gardens, as a miniature hedge or as a small accent plant. Full sun.

4-6 ft. (Zone 5) A vigorous growing, multi-stem plant for the perennial border. A fast growing upright shrub with somewhat arching branches and green leaves. May freeze to the ground in northern areas but will grow back and flower that year. Very soil tolerant and prefers full sun. Late summer brings long cone shaped panicles of flowers in an array of colors. Great for butterflies.

Buddleia davidi ‘Black Knight’ - Flower color is dark purple.

Buddleia davidi ‘Honeycomb’ - Flower color is bright yellow.

Buddleia davidi ‘Nanho Blue’ - Flower color is light blue.

Buddleia davidi ‘Nanho Purple’ - Flower color is purple.

Buddleia davidi ‘Orchid Beauty’ - Flower color is clear lavender.

Buddleia davidi ‘Pink Delight’ - Flower color is pure pink.

Buddleia davidi ‘Royal Red’ - Flower color is purple-red.

Buddleia davidi ‘Summer Beauty’ - Flower color is dark purple-red. 

5-7 ft. (Zone 5) Upright, spreading shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Flowers are brownish-red with a spicy fragrance. Tolerates sun or full shade.

2-4 ft. (Zone 5)

Low growing shrub with numerous clusters of powder blue fringed flowers from august to frost. Foliage is slighly toothed and silvery green in color.

Caryopteris Incana ‘Jason’ SUNSHINE BLUE- BLUEBEARD SPIREA    PPAF 2316

Strong grower with large bright yellow foliage and slightly fragrant amethyst blue flowers same blue mist. Hardier than other blue mist spirea.

3 ft. (Zone 4) Low growing, densely branched shrub with bright red flowers. Dark green foliage.

5-6 ft. (Zone 3) White fragrant flowers in mid to late summer. Very hardy requiring little care. Shiny green foliage turning yellow in autumn. Plant in sun or shade.

30-36 in. (Zone 4) White fragrant flowers  in mid to late summer. Compact form requiring little care. Shiny green foliage turning yellow in autumn. Plant in sun or shade.

5-6 ft. (Zone 3) Pink fragrant flowers in mid to late summer. Very hardy requiring little care. Shiny green foliage turning yellow in autumn. Plant in sun or shade.

6-8 ft. (Zone 4) Deep rose-colored, non-fading, fragrant flowers. An excellent 1995 addition to the summer flowering shrubs. Provide acid, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun to relatively heavy shade.

3-8 ft. (Zone 3) A late-flowering, 10 to 14 days after species, form of white summersweet. You can have fragrance and flower even later in the season.

6-10 ft. (Zone 3) Variegated green and creamy-white leaves on a rounded shrub. Bright red branches create a very attractive winter effect. Formerly listed as C.a. ‘Elegantissima’.

5-6 ft. (Zone 3) Compact selection of Variegated Dogwood. More compact, rounded form for use in smaller areas.

8-10 ft. (Zone 3) Bright red stems provide exceptional color contrast in any winter garden or border. Rich, glossy green foliage in summer. Very hardy. Does well in sun or shade.

7-9 ft. (Zone 2) Bright golden-yellow bark with green foliage and white flowers & berries. Broad rounded growth habit, spreads by underground stolons. Excellent winter accent. Tolerates wet soil.

7 ft. (Zone 4) Novelty plant with curiously twisted branches. Eye catching when displayed against a light colored wall or with a snowy background. Does well in sun or partial shade. Grown as a shrub and in a top grafted form.

8-10 ft. (Zone 5) Panicles of beige flowers in mid summer on an upright spreading plant with velvety dark purple foliage. Dark purple in fall.

2 ft. (Zone 4) Low spreading shrub with arching branches. Glossy green leaves turn bright red in fall. Tiny pink flowers in spring and red berries in late summer. Very tolerant of soil and light conditions. Great for bank plantings.  Grown as a low shrub and in a top grafted form.

15 in. (Zone 5) Also known as Royal Beauty Cotoneaster, a low growing variety with white flowers in May followed by coral colored berries in late summer through early winter. Grows in sun or partial shade. Semi-evergreen.

6-12 in (Zone 5) Often used as a ground cover. An abundance of scarlet-red berries provide sharp contrast against glossy semi-evergreen foliage. Dense, low growing growth habit. Does well in sun or partial shade.

3 ft. (Zone 4) White flowers in May on slender arching branches. Very desirable deciduous shrub having a dense growth habit. Best in full sun.

12-15 in. (Zone 4) A small-leaved, graceful, groundcover shrub that offers white flowers and rich green foliage that turns deep burgundy for fall.

8-10 ft. (Zone 4) Bell-shaped, creamy-yellow flowers with red veins in May. Handsome green foliage turns brilliant red in autumn. Erect growth habit.

8 in. (Zone 5) Low spreading ground cover or shrub for protected areas.  Fine-textured evergreen foliage is covered with pink flowers in early spring. Can tolerate sun or light shade. Prefers acidic soil.

Euonymus alata compacta DWARF BURNING BUSH

6 ft. (Zone 4) Extremely popular ornamental shrub Cork-like bark, lacy green foliage, scarlet-orange berries and brilliant red fall color make this plant interesting year round. Compact growth habit lends itself to many uses.

Euonymus alata ‘Select’ FIRE BALL® BURNING BUSH

5-7 ft. (Zone 4) Selection of E.a. compacta with slightly better cold hardiness and fall color. Tighter branching requires less maintenance.

8 ft. (Zone 4) Spectacular variety that during April produces deep golden- yellow flowers with an orange marking. The flowers are often 2 inches in diameter. Hardy above the snowline. Upright, rounded growth habit.

8 ft. (Zone 5) Popular variety of Forsythia covered with golden yellow flowers in early spring. Sun or partial shade.

6-8 ft. (Zone 3) Extremely hardy variety of Forsythia. Upright shrub with gray- yellow branches and dark green foliage. Golden-yellow flowers in spring.

2-3 ft. (Zone 5) Slow grower with a rounded growth habit. White bottle-brush flowers appear in spring. Dark green leaves turn brilliant yellow to orange to scarlet, often all colors appear on the same leaf, a beautiful attribute. Prefers a well-drained acid soil in sun or part shade.

5-6 ft. (Zone 5) A vigorous variety with a more upright growth habit. Abundant bottle brush white flowers. Dark green leave that turn brilliant yellow to orange to red (same as dwarf fothegilla )in fall. Prefers well drained acid soil in sun or part shade. 

Genista pilosa ‘Vancouver Gold’  VANCOUVER GOLD WOADWAXEN

6-12 in. (Zone 5) A excellent low growing variety for ground cover or band planting. Flowers are golden yellow, pea-like, and appear in spring. Grows well in poor, dry soils areas. Full sun.

12-15 ft. (Zone 4) Native shrub or small tree with spreading branches forming an irregular, rounded crown. Green leaves turn brilliant yellow in fall. Flowers are yellow and appear in late fall. Prefers moist soil in sun or shade. Habit is architecturally beautiful.

8-12 ft. (Zone 5) One of the few late summer blooming shrubs. Dense upright growth habit. Use as a specimen or in borders, also very popular for hedging. Flowers best in full sun. Also called Althea, deciduous shrub with an upright vase-shaped growth habit. Flowers are available in many colors and appear in late summer, heavy bloomer. Very soil tolerant and does best in full sun, but will grow in some shade. Great in borders or as a screen or hedge.

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Blushing Bride’ - Flowers best in full sun. Flowers are double pink. Grown in shrub and tree form.

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Diana’ - Flowers are single pure white.

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Floru’ VIOLET SATIN - . Flowers are single red-violet.

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Lucy’ - Flowers best in full sun. Flowers are double red. Grown in shrub and tree form.

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Lavender Chiffon’ (PP No. 12,619) - Flowers are single lavender with a lacy lavender center creating an anemone-like bloom.

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Marina’ BLUE SATIN - . Flowers are single royal blue.

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Minrosa’ ROSE SATIN - Flowers are single ruffled rose-pink.

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Purpureus Variegatus’ VARIEGATED - Wine purple flower buds never quite open completely. Foliage is crisp green with cream to white margins.

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Red Heart’ - Flowers are pure white with scarlet centers.

Hibiscus syriacus ‘White Chiffon’ (PP No. 12,612) - Flowers are single white with a lacy white center creating an anemone-like bloom.

4-5 ft. (Zone 4) Large, double white flowers in June-July. Thrives in shade. Flower heads are larger and held more erect than H. grandiflora. Blooms on new growth so that you can trim in fall or spring (before leaves) and still get flowers.

3-4 ft. (Zone 4) Creamy white lacecap flowers atop rich green foliage. Rounded plant and dome shaped flowers.

Hydrangeas with hortensia or mophead type flowers have sterile petals in large globose corymbs. Flower color varies by variety and by soil ph. Acidic ph for blue color (ie adding garden sulfur), alkaline ph for pink (ie adding lime). Plant in part-shade to part-sun in well-drained organic soil. Flower buds form on previous years stems. Bloom in summer.

4 ft. (Zone 5) Bold, brightly colored flowers in mid-summer.

5 ft. (Zone 5) Bright red flowers with beautiful green leaves. Fantastic new variety.

3-5 ft. (Zone 4) This one breaks the rules. Normally the Hortensia varieties of Hydrangea bloom on two year old wood only but this blue Hydrangea blooms on both old and new wood. Light pink to white flowers.

3-5 ft. (Zone 4) This one breaks the rules. Normally the Hortensia varieties of Hydrangea bloom on two year old wood only but this blue Hydrangea blooms on both old and new wood. Keep soil acidic to maintain blue flowers.

3 ft. (Zone 5) Large showy pink flowers in summer.

2-3 ft. (Zone 5) Compact variety of Hydrangea with fluorescent pink to red flowers.

3 ft. (Zone 5) Large showy blue flowers in summer. Keep soil acidic (ie adding garden sulfur and keeping lime applications away)

3-5 ft. (Zone 5) Mophead flowers range in color from dark pink to deep blue depending on soil pH. Small clear green leaves.

3 ft. (Zone 5) Large showy blue flowers in summer. Believed to bloom on new wood. Heavy spring pruning may encourage more blooms.

3 ft. (Zone 5) Large showy pink flowers in summer with attractive foliage.

Hydrangeas with lacecap type flowers have small fertile flowers surrounded by large showy outer petals which form a pinwheel effect. Flower color varies by variety and by soil ph. Acidic ph for blue color, alkaline ph for pink. Plant in part-shade to part-sun in well-drained organic soil. Flower buds form on previous years stems. Bloom in summer.

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Izu No Hana’ IZU NO HANA LACECAP HYDRANGEA

(Zone 5) Unique pink lacecap flowers with large doubled sterile florets. Each floret contains 14 to 16 sepals. Dark glossy leaves. A cultivar of the Japanese Collection.

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Bailday’ LIGHT-O-DAY LACECAP HYDRANGEA (PPAF)

(Zone 5) Pure white variegation on foliage. Bright white flowers with inner partially blue or pink depending on ph.

4-5 ft. (Zone 5) Long blooming deep blue fertile flowers surrounded by pale blue sterile florets. Superb copper-red fall color in leaves.

3-4 ft. (Zone 5) Reliable hydrangea with long lasting blue lacecap with shades of blue and white around each bloom. Hot pink fall color.

5 ft. (Zone 4) Bears exceptionally large clusters of white flowers in late summer which change to pinkish-bronze for autumn. Makes a very unique and unusual specimen shrub or dwarf tree. Blooms on new growth so that you can trim in fall or spring (before leaves) and still get flowers.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Kyushu’ KYUSHU HYDRANGEA

6-8 ft. (Zone 4) Vigorous upright habit with bright green foliage and showy white flowers that appear in July to September. Plant in sun or part-shade in moist well-drained soil. Very similar to Tardiva and P.G. Hydrangea. Blooms on new growth so that you can trim in fall or spring (before leaves) and still get flowers.

6 ft. (Zone 4) An upright, rounded shrub with large, 12” x 8” upright cream flowers appearing in late summer and gradually turning a rich shade of pink. Best in sun to part shade. Can be pruned back in late fall or early spring if desired. Blooms on new growth so that you can trim in fall or spring (before leaves) and still get flowers.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ TARDIVA HYDRANGEA

(Zone 4) An upright, spreading or rounded shrub with large white flowers appearing in late summer on new growth. Best in moist, rich, well-drained soil in sun to part shade. Blooms on new growth so that you can trim in fall or spring (before leaves) and still get flowers. Very similar to P.G. Hydrangea (bush form) but flowers are held more upright. Grown in bush and tree forms.

4-6 ft. (Zone 5) Large oakleaf-like foliage turning to shades of crimson in autumn along with white flowers in late summer make this an interesting accent shrub. Does well in sun or shade.

3-4 ft. (Zone 5) Oakleaf-like foliage (a little smaller than regular oakleaf) turning to shades of burgundy in autumn along with large 12” white flowers in late summer make this an interesting accent shrub. Does well in sun or shade.

3-4 ft. (Zone 5) Closely spaced oakleaf-like foliage turning to shades of crimson in autumn along with numerous white flowers in late summer make this an interesting accent or border shrub for smaller landscapes. Does well in sun or shade. Dwarf selection of Oakleaf Hydrangea.

24-30 in. (Zone 5) Beautiful summer flowering (similar to hidecote) shrub with blue-green foliage and large waxy golden flowers from mid-summer till frost. Excellent as a border or ground cover. Likes sun or partial shade.

24-30 in. (Zone 5) Beautiful summer flowering shrub with large waxy golden flowers from mid-summer till frost. Excellent as a border or ground cover. Likes sun or partial shade.

8-10 ft. (Zone 4) An oval-rounded deciduous shrub with deep green leaves. Beautiful bright red berries cover the plant in late summer and last in winter. Very soil tolerant, will stand boggy sites quite well. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Excellent in mass plantings and naturalizing. Needs a male pollinator.

Ilex verticillata ‘Southern Gentleman’ SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN WINTERBERRY

6-8 ft. (Zone 3) Male pollinator for female Ilex verticillata ‘Varieties’.

6-8 ft. (Zone 3) An oval-rounded deciduous shrub with deep green leaves. Beautiful bright red berries cover the plant in late summer and last in winter. The main difference between this and "Sparkleberry" is the berries have shorter stems and are slightly larger.  Very soil tolerant, will stand boggy sites quite well. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Excellent in mass plantings and naturalizing. Needs a male pollinator. 

3-4 ft. (Zone 5) Spreading semi-evergreen shrub with dark green leaves turning a brilliant reddish-purple in fall. Showy, white, fragrant flowers in horizontal clusters to 6 in. long in summer. Native to swamps in the eastern U.S. but grows in any garden soil. Plant in sun (for best fall color) or shade. Great substitution for burning bush because its foliage stays red longer and it stays smaller.

18-24 in. (Zone 5) White flowers in early summer and reddish-purple fall color makes this a plant for the whole season. Same as "Henry's Garnet" except smaller.

4-6 ft. (Zone 4) Dense, upright stems that are green in color, very interesting in the winter landscape. Leaves are green and bright double yellow flowers appear in spring. Flowers sporadically throughout the season. Prefers well- drained soil in partial shade. Great for massing and wooded gardens.

6 ft. (Zone 4) This medium sized shrub has drooping, twiggy branches draped with masses of pink bell-shaped flowers from May to early June. Does well in sun or partial shade.

10 ft. (Zone 4) Hardy privet variety excellent for hedging or border plantings.

5-6 ft. (Zone 4) A vase-shaped or rounded shrub with golden yellow foliage. May grow larger than 6 feet but can be pruned to maintain any desired size. Very tolerant of planting conditions, but needs full sun for best foliage color. Used for hedging, screening, and as an accent plant.

8 ft. (Zone 5) A semi-evergreen shrub with waxy dark green leaves, very aromatic when disturbed. Very tolerant to soil conditions and salt. Plant in sun or shade. Tends to sucker and thus forms colonies, excellent in mass plantings. Used in borders, wooded gardens, or for roadside groupings. Naturalizing plant.

8 ft. (Zone 4) A very winter hardy popular old-fashioned plant with fragrant 1in.double white flowers with up to 30 quill like pedals in mid-spring. Fast growth rate. Often used as a specimen shrub, hedge or border.

4-5 ft (Zone 2) A tough, durable shrub that becomes dense and rounded with age. The brown bark exfoliates for winter interest. White to slightly pink flowers in late spring and red fruit in fall. Bright yellow leaves create a nice contrast in the landscape.

4-8 ft (Zone 3) A tough, durable shrub that becomes dense and rounded with age. The brown bark exfoliates for winter interest. White to slightly pink flowers in late spring and dark purplish leaves all summer. Grown in shrub and tree forms.

4-6 ft (Zone 3) A tough, durable shrub that becomes dense and rounded with age. The brown bark exfoliates for winter interest. White to slightly pink flowers in late spring and dark purplish leaves all summer. A more compact version of Diablo Ninebark.

Popular, small to medium sized shrubs with fine textured green foliage. Adored for their ability to flower from early summer to frost in an array of colors. Very hardy and tolerant of many soil conditions other than extremely wet. Thin or cut back yearly to keep plants looking vigorous.

24-30 in. (Zone 3) Dense low growing shrub that flowers from early summer until first frost. Flowers are pure white.

2-3 ft. (Zone 2) A compact hardy plant with an abundance of deep golden-yellow flowers that are 1 in. across and last all summer.  Excellent for specimen or mass plantings.

24-30 in. (Zone 3) Dense low growing shrub that flowers from early summer until first frost. Flowers are lemon yellow.

2-3 ft. (Zone 2) A compact hardy plant with an abundance of showy golden- yellow flowers that last all summer. Excellent for specimen or mass plantings.

24-36 in. (Zone 3) Dense low growing shrub that flowers from early summer until first frost. Flowers are deep yellow-gold and 1 1/2”-2” in diameter. Mildew resistant.

3 ft. (Zone 2) Full, rounded plant with bright green foliage. Clear pink flowers in abundance that have deeper centers that pale with age.

2-3 ft. (Zone 2) Glossy green foliage, upright-compact shape. White flowers that become double flowering as plant matures.

2 ft. (Zone 2) A rounded hardy plant with an abundance of yellow flowers that have shades of orange and red radiating from the center of the petals creating a bicolor effect. The red color in the flowers intensifies in cooler weather and softens in warmer weather. Excellent for specimen or mass plantings.

8-10 ft. (Zone 2) Multi-stemmed purple leaf plum. Easy to trim and maintain as a shrub in a wide variety of plantings. Sharp contrast of light pinkish flowers against dark burgundy-red foliage is very attractive in May.

4-5 ft. (Zone 4) Double pink flowers in spring. Foliage is green turning yellow in autumn.

(Zone 5) Semi-evergreen foliage and white flowers in May followed by red berries in late summer through early winter makes this plant a very desirable specimen. Grows 6-15’ but is very maintainable at any desired size.

6-8 ft. (Zone 2) Exotic looking plant that is extremely hardy. Foliage is narrow, glossy green and slightly crinkled. Grown in shrub and tree forms.

12-15 ft. (Zone 2) Exceptional hedging plant if low maintenance and limited space are a concern. Often growing less than 4 ft. wide even at its mature height. Foliage is glossy green and small black berries in abundance in late summer & fall.

Rhus typhina ‘Bailtiger’ (PPAF) TIGER EYES SUMAC

6ft. (Zone 4) Nice compact variety with fuzzy pink stems and golden foliage combine to create a dramatic landscape effect. Leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and scarlet in the fall. Very drought tolerant once established.

The roses in this shrub rose collection are noted for their strong fragrance and large full flowers. They are own root hardy and exhibit repeat flowering. Since their introduction from England in the 1970's, they have grown in popularity for they make a exceptional addition to the landscape.

3-5 ft. (Zone 5) Strongly fragrant, dark red, double flowers. Dark semi-glossy foliage that is edged with red. Recurrent bloomer. Own root hardy. Shrub rose classification. David Austin Rose sub-classification.

3 ft. (Zone 5) Fragrant, white, double flowers. Medium green foliage. Blooms freely all season. Own root hardy. Shrub rose classification. David Austin Rose sub-classification.

4-5 ft. (Zone 5) Large, fragrant, double pink blooms cluster above medium green foliage. Recurrent bloomer. Own root hardy. David Austin Rose classification.

4-6 ft. (Zone 5) Strongly fragrant, double yellow flowers. Glossy green, disease resistant foliage. May grow as vigorous as a climbing rose. Recurrent bloomer. Own root hardy. Shrub rose classification. David Austin Rose sub- classification.

3-5 ft. (Zone 5) Strongly fragrant, double flowers that are a blend of apricot and pink. Bushy habit and medium green foliage. Recurrent bloomer. Own root hardy. Shrub rose classification. David Austin Rose sub-classification.

Climbing roses add interest and height to landscapes. They climb almost any pyramidal structure, including walls, garden gates, and trellises. Climbing roses can be own root hardy or budded. Many of the varieties that are grown today have been used in gardens for many decades.

12-14 ft. (Zone 6) Profuse red fragrant flowers. Foliage is leathery, deep emerald green. Recurrent bloomer. Budded. Requires winter protection. Climbing rose classification.

Rosa ‘Golden Showers’ GOLDEN SHOWERS® CLIMBING ROSE

12-14 ft. (Zone 6) Robust plant with bright yellow flowers with honey-like fragrance. Foliage is glossy green. Recurrent bloomer. Budded. Requires winter protection. Climbing rose classification.

10-12 ft. (Zone 6) Heavily fragrant, coral-pink flowers. Recurrent bloomer. Budded. Requires winter protection. Climbing rose classification.

Floribundas have a cluster of flowers at the end of each stem arranged like a natural bouquet. They can be budded or own root hardy. They look outstanding used as a single shrub and make beautiful background and mass plantings. Their abundant blooms reoccur throughout the season.

24 in. (Zone 4) Clusters of glowing pink flowers 2-2 1/2” across with a white eye on a mounded plant. Self cleaning and reblooming. Own root hardy. Floribunda rose classification.

2-4 ft. (Zone 6) Fragrant double flowers are a blend of apricot, orange, and yellow with a splash of pink on their ruffled tips. Rounded habit. Glossy green disease resistant foliage. Use as a single plant or in masses. Recurrent bloomer. Own root hardy. Requires winter protection. Floribunda rose classification.

24-30 in. (Zone 4) Bushy plant with single pink fragrant blossoms. Green disease resistant foliage, slightly tinted with red. Everblooming and self cleaning. Excellent for massing. Own root hardy. Floribunda rose classification.

Meidiland roses are classified as shrub roses. They are own root hardy and are generally easy to care for in the landscape. They are a good choice for bank and slope plantings because of their spreading habit. Meidiland roses can be used in mass plantings for a season long flower display.

24-30 in. (Zone 5) Large pure white double flowers. Bloom from early summer until fall. Low, spreading habit with leathery, dark, glossy foliage.. Mounding groundcover great for banks, slopes, and large areas. Own root hardy. Meidiland shrub rose classification.

3-5 ft. (Zone 4) A very hardy, double pink flowering shrub rose that often blooms with more than 25 flowers on long lateral shoots. Deep green, glossy foliage. The bright red hips remain showy throughout the winter. Own root hardy. Meidiland shrub rose classification.

24 in. (Zone 4) Red flowers with white centers that do not fade. Vigorous spreading mound. Good for foreground or slope plantings. . Semi-glossy dark green foliage. Red hips become apparent when blooms leave. Ever- blooming. Own root hardy. Meidiland shrub rose classification.

Shrub roses bloom with numerous flowers along the stems. They are widely used in the landscape for their own root hardiness, long blooming time, and carefree nature. Many have proven disease resistance. They perform well in masses or can be used where a flowering shrub in desired.

30 in. (Zone 4) Double pink flowers with creamy white reverse. Light fragrance. Rounded full habit. Nice orange rose-hips in the fall. Ever- blooming. Disease resistant bright green foliage. Own root hardy. Shrub rose classification.

Rosa ‘Meiggili' (PPAF) PEACH DRIFT ROSE

Compact groundcover rose with abundant small peach-

30 in. (Zone 4) Vivid carmine pink flowers with creamy white eye. Rugged arching habit. Light fragrance. Rich glossy green disease resistant foliage. Everblooming. Own root hardy. Shrub rose classification.

Rosa ‘Radcon’ (PPAF) THE PINK KNOCK OUT™ ROSE

3 ft. (Zone 5) Deep, fluorescent pink single to semi-double flowers. Dark mossy green foliage. Bloom time is early June till frost without deadheading. Fall color is deep burgundy with bright orange-red hips. Everblooming. Excellent disease resistance. Own root hardy.

3 ft. (Zone 5) Deep, fluorescent cherry red flowers. Dark green foliage with a tinge of burgundy. Bloom time is early June till frost without deadheading. Fall color is deep burgundy with bright orange-red hips. Everblooming. Excellent disease resistance. Own root hardy. Shrub rose classification.

3 ft. (Zone 5) Deep, fluorescent DOUBLE cherry red flowers. Dark green foliage with a tinge of burgundy. Bloom time is early June till frost without deadheading. Fall color is deep burgundy with bright orange-red hips. Everblooming. Excellent disease resistance. Own root hardy. Shrub rose classification. We like this rose a lot but flowers are not self cleaning so you will need to pinch off old to keep clean of old flowers.

3-4 ft ( Zone 5) Large yellow flowers in abundant clusters. Medium green disease resistant foliage. Everblooming from June until frost without deadheading. Own root hardy. Shrub rose classification.

Rosa ‘Radyod’ (PPAF) BLUSHING KNOCK OUT™ ROSE

3 ft. (Zone 5) Rose selection similar to Knock Out but with light pink flowers. Bloom time is early June till frost without deadheading. Everblooming. Excellent disease resistance. Own root hardy. Shrub rose classification.

Rosa ‘Radcor' (PPAF) RAINBOW KNOCK OUT™ ROSE

3 ft. (Zone 4) Rose selection is similar to Knock Out but with coral pink flowers with yellow centers. Habit is more compact and floriferous that other cultivars in the Knock Out series. Bloom time is early June till frost without deadheading.

2-3 ft. (Zone 5) Double, creamy-white flowers have a light fragrance on this mounded grower. Glossy, dark green foliage is disease resistant. Recurrent bloomer. Own root hardy. Shrub rose classification.

24-30 in. (Zone 4) Numerous small charming pink flowers borne in clusters. Glossy green foliage and a mounding habit. Light fragrance. Everblooming. Own root hardy. Shrub rose classification.

4-6 ft. (Zone 2) Single pink flowers against rich green disease resistant foliage. Recurrent bloomer. Large red fruit in fall. Salt tolerant. Own root hardy. Species rose calssification.

(Zone 4) A handsome weeping form that can be used as a ground cover or trained on a standard to produce a small weeping tree. Top grafted form.

20 ft. (Zone 4) Large shrub or small tree that likes wet areas. Silvery catkins tinged with pink appear in early spring before the leaves.

3-6 ft. (Zone 5) Also known as Dappled Willow, a Japanese cultivar with very striking variegated pink, white, and green leaves. Soil tolerant and will grow in wet areas. Plant in sun or partial shade. Excellent plant for smaller areas. Also great when planted in masses near water. Grown in shrub and top grafted forms.

3-6 ft. (Zone 2) Silvery-green foliage on an upright, rounded plant. Excellent as a single specimen or as a dense, dwarf hedge.

8-12 ft. (Zone 4) Very unique plant with black foliage that gets darker for summer and is highlighted in June with clusters of pink flowers.

6-8 ft. (Zone 4) Very unique plant with black cut leaf foliage that gets darker for summer and is highlighted in June with clusters of pink flowers.

Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’ TOR SPIRAEA

3-4 ft. (Zone 4) A compact mounded plant with white flowers in mid to late spring. Rich green leaves turn yellow-gold, bronze, and red in the autumn.

2-3 ft. (Zone 4) Bright green leaves with toothed margins. Literally covered with bright pinkish-red flowers in late spring. Tolerant of most soils except very wet areas. Prefers full sun or part shade. Similar to S.x b. ‘Anthony Waterer’ and ‘Neon Flash’ but with crinkled leaves.

24-30 in. (Zone 5) Golden colored foliage or new growth adds color to rock gardens and flower borders. Pink flowers in mid-summer.

18-24 in. (Zone 4) Dwarf bushy shrub with creamy yellow foliage. Pink flowers in late June and early July. Colorful accent plant used in rock gardens, foundation plantings, and small borders. Does best in full sun. Very similar to Limemound Spirea.

18-24 in. (Zone 4) Very dwarf form of Spiraea which grows into a dense, well- formed mound. Pink flowers in late spring continue well into the summer. A must for the sunny rock garden.

2-3 ft. (Zone 4) Beautiful Spiraea which grows into a dense, well-formed mound. Pink flowers in late spring continue well into the summer. Can be used in almost every landscape.

18-24 (Zone 3) New red shoots in spring that mature to bronze on light green foliage. Compact growth habit with deep pink flowers early summer. Looks like a dwarf form of Goldflame Spirea.

24-30 in. (Zone 4) Excellent variety of spiraea. Both white and red flowers or partial white and red flowers on the same bush.

3 ft. (Zone 4) Dense mounding shrub with purple new growth, turning to green. Flowers red, late spring through fall. Very similar to Anthony Waterer Spirea.

3 ft. (Zone 4) Rounded shrub with stiff stems and bluish-green leaves that turn brilliant shades of red and orange in fall when in full sun. Stems are loaded with white flowers in late spring. Tolerant of soils except for very wet areas. Used in shrub borders, hedging, or in foundation plantings. Very hardy.

Spiraea thubergii ‘Ogon’ OGON SPIRAEA

3-4 ft. (Zone 4) A bushy slender leafed shrub with a spreading growth habit. Leaves are yellow and fine textured. White flowers appear in early to mid spring. Great in mass or as an accent.

5-7 ft. (Zone 3) Very popular garden shrub with a vase-shaped form and graceful arching branches. Green leaves and an abundance of white flowers in spring. Tolerant of most soils except wet areas. Plant in full sun or light shade. Used as a specimen or an informal hedge. Often called Bridalwreath Spirea.

10-12 ft. (Zone 2) Profuse blooming hybrid lilac with pure white single fragrant flowers. Blooms slightly earlier than S vulgaris varieties. Foliage turns purplish color in fall.

10-12 ft. (Zone 2) Blooms slightly before S vulgaris varieties with an abundance of single dark purple fragrant flowers produced on large panicles.

3-4 ft. (Zone 4) Dwarf, compact shrub with a rounded habit. Glossy green leaves have a purplish-red edge. Beautiful fragrant flowers are purple in bud opening to a light lavender and appear in spring. Tolerant of soils and will grow in full to part sun. Resistant to mildew. A similar, but larger growing, pink flowering variety is Syringa ‘Bailbell’ (Tinkerbell Lilac). Grown as shrub and top grafted form.

3-5 ft. (Zone 3) Hardy dwarf lilac from Korea. Compact growth habit with dark, glossy-green leaves turning burgundy-red in autumn. Late blooming pale lilac fragrant flowers. A similar pink flowering variety is Syringa ‘Bailbell’ (Tinkerbell Lilac).

8-10 ft. (Zone 2) Purplish-lavender flowers bloom early to mid-June on large pyramidal spikes. Slightly fragrant. Blooms two weeks later than common lilac. Dense upright growth habit. Excellent specimen or hedge plant. Resistant to mildew.

8 ft. (Zone 2) Heavy blooming pink hybrid lilac. Blooms two weeks later than common lilac. Tolerates moist soil conditions better than vulgaris hybrids. Resistant to mildew.

6-9 ft. (Zone 2) This late flowering hybrid is the brightest and truest pink of all lilacs. Produces an abundance of blooms on an upright and spreading plant.

8-15 ft. (Zone 3) Light purple flowers appear in mid to late May. This is the “Old Fashioned” lilac having that unmistakable lilac fragrance.

8-10 ft. (Zone 3) Double flowering French hybrid lilac. Flowers are double dark purplish-red and fragrant.

Syringa vulgaris ‘Ellen Willmott’ ELLEN WILLMOTT FRENCH LILAC

8-10 ft. (Zone 3) Double flowering French hybrid

8-10 ft. (Zone 3) Single flowering french hybrid lilac. Flowers are dark purple with a slight fragrance..

8-10 ft. (Zone 3) Single medium blue flowering French hybrid lilac. Possibly the bluest of all the lilacs.

Syringa vulgaris ‘President Grevy’ PRESIDENT GREVY FRENCH LILAC

8-10 ft. (Zone 3) Single bluish lavender flowering French hybrid lilac. 

8-10 ft. (Zone 3) Single flowering French hybrid lilac. Flowers are purplish-red with a white edge.

8-10 ft. (Zone 2) A fast growing deciduous shrub with very fine feathery bluish green foliage. Large panicles of rosy-pink flowers appear in summer. Tolerant of salt and soil with low fertility. Prefers full or part sun.

6-8 ft. (Zone 4) Popular ornamental fruit bearing shrub with glossy green leaves that turn bright red and orange in fall. White bell-shaped flowers appear in spring. Fruit is light-blue and very good to eat, ripens in mid-summer. Should be cross pollinated for best fruit production. Plant in sun to light shade.

Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Blue Crop’

Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Blue Ray’

Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Patriot’

6 ft. (Zone 5) Cross between Viburnum carlesi and Viburnum utile. Flowers are light pink to white and very fragrant. Leaves are shiny green and color nicely in fall to different shades of orange and reds. Grows best in protected areas.

6 ft. (Zone 3) Dark red buds appear early on this compact rounded growing plant thereby extending the ornamental period. White with red blotch reverse flowers have a strong, spicy fragrance.

5 ft. (Zone 4) New, compact form with dark green foliage and fragrant white flowers in spring.

2-3 ft. (Zone 4) Extremely fragrant spring flowering shrub. Pink buds open to white flowers in May. Has slow compact growth habit. Compact selection of Korean Spice Viburnum. Shows good resistance to leaf spot.

5-7 ft. (Zone 5) A compact selection of arrowwod viburnum with glossy green leaves. Fall color is yellow to red. White flowers appear in spring and clusters of intense blue berries ripen in late summer. Good hedge or foundation plant. Very tolerant and adaptable to soil and light conditions.

8-10 ft. (Zone 5) Dense rounded shrub with dark green leaves that turn yellow with maybe some red in fall. White flowers appear in spring and clusters of blue berries ripen in late summer or early fall. Very tolerant and adaptable to soil and light conditions.

5 ft. (Zone 5) Cross between Viburnum carlesi and Viburnum bitchiuense. Fragrant snowball-like flowers, dark green foliage, turning red in fall and compact growth habit make this and ideal Viburnum to use in foundation plantings and small borders.

6 ft. (Zone 4) Superior compact growth habit with heavy dark green foliage. Creamy-white flowers cover the plant in May. Orange-red fruit appears in late summer and is highly decorative until it ripens. Does well in sun or partial shade. Grown as shrub and top grafted forms.

5 ft. (Zone 3) White flowers in May followed by red berries in late summer that often persists well into winter. Dark green foliage turns purple and crimson in fall. Grows well in sun or partial shade.

5-10 ft. (Zone 5) Formerly listed as Viburnum opulus sterile. Unique 3-4’” diameter, snowball-like flowers bloom in May. 3 to 5 lobed glossy green leaves turn reddish-purple in autumn.

4-5 ft. (Zone 4) A rounded, very compact growing plant. In spring, showy white flowers are borne upright on the plant in large snowball-like clusters. The small, quilted foliage is deep green and remains strong and attractive all summer.

Viburnum plicatum tomentosum DOUBLEFILE  VIBURNUM

9 ft. (Zone 4) Very elegant shrub with pure white flowers appearing on upper sides of horizontal branches in spring. Neat, dense growth habit.

6 ft. (Zone 5) Broad spreading plant with horizontal branches. Large clusters of white flowers up to 6” across. Bright red fruits mature to black. Dark maroon fall color. Excellent as a border or as a specimen.

4-5 ft. (Zone 5) Broad spreading plant with horizontal branches. Large clusters of white flowers. Dark maroon fall color. Excellent as a border or as a specimen plant. A smaller form of Shasta Viburnum.

3-4 ft. (Zone 5) Dwarf form of doublefile viburnum that has continuous white lace-cap flowers from spring until frost. Excellent as border plant or specimen. Prefers full sun to partial shade.

5-6 ft. (Zone 2) Compact form of the V. trilobum. Beautiful foliage which turns a deep red in fall. White flowers in spring.

10-12 ft. (Zone 2) Similar to the V. trilobum in growth and habit with large red fruit and bears heavily. Fruit is good for making preserves. Large white flowers in spring.

(Zone 5) Light lilac colored spiked flowers in summer on a tender shrub in the north. May die back to ground in winter much like a perennial. Flowers occur on new growth. Plant in full sun and provide a winter mulch.

4-5 ft (Zone 4) Rosy-pink flowers with dark burgundy foliage. Beautiful new shrub for the garden. Hummingbirds love it!

4-5 ft. (Zone 4) Green foliage with yellow leaf margins make this a superior variegated variety. Dark red flowers add a spectacular display in the spring.

3-4 ft. (Zone 4) Tetraploid hybrid with simultaneous tricolor flowering of red, pink, and white.

.Weigela florida ‘Fine Wine’ FINE WINE WEIGELA

2-3 (Zone 4) Smaller form of Wine & Roses ® Weigela. Pink flowers  with dark purple foliage.

10-12 in. (Zone 4) True dwarf form of the popular Wine & Roses® Weigela. Pink flowers but darker purple foliage.

24-30 in. (Zone 4) A compact, rounded plant that has green foliage with a purple tint. Flowers are slightly fragrant displaying colors of red, lilac-purple, and yellow. Brilliant fall display with hues of red, yellow, and orange.

3-5 ft. (Zone 3) Very hardy weigela with compact habit. Flowers are bright pink and bloom for an extremely long period.

5-6 ft. (Zone 4) Upright grower when young but change to arching branching at maturity. The only Weigela that holds its red bloom color even at maturity. This plant tends to bloom in late summer particularly if spring bloom was sparse.

5 ft. (Zone 5) Green leaves with creamy-yellow edges and pink flowers in late May through early June.

3 ft. (Zone 4) Compact habit with green leaves. Flowers are dark red with a yellow throat. Blooms from June to September.

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